GUILFORD COLLEGE
CHARTERED 1834 FOUNDED 1837
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
27410
Office of the President
May 8, 1969
Dear Robert:
In these times of student unrest at many colleges and universities over the nation, all of us have a great concern that the
educational process at Guilford not be impaired by dissident student
groups. To this point we have tried to follow the old addage that
"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". We have tried
to keep the channels of communication with students open by frequent
conferences and by having student members on almost all of the major
committees of the college, We have also been fortunate to have a
corps of excellent and level headed leaders in the student body who
have tried to use the proper channels in working with the administration. We expect this type of leadership to continue next year,
and we have no present indications of planned disruptive activity
by students.
However, in view of what is happening on the national scene, it
seems wise to establish a plan and machinery which would go into operation in the event of a takeover of any sort. The Administrative Council
of the college has considered this issue on several occasions and has
come to certain preliminary conclusions, 1) That in the event of major
disruptions never to carry on any negotiation with a mob, but to insist
that the students appoint representatives who could speak on behalf of
students. 2) To hold such conversations and negotiations only in the
president's office or some other room designated by the administration.
3) In any conversation at least three members of the faculty and/or
administration would be present* 4) Not to accede to any demands,
but consider only requests.
In proceeding beyond this point the administration feels it
necessary to involve the Board of Trustees, and would like to discuss
the nature and extent of this involvement at the next Board Meeting.
Cordially yours,
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Grimsley T. Hopbs
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Mr. Robert H. Frazier
P. 0. Box 97
Greensboro, N. C. 27402
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